Leopoldo Torres Ríos
Directing
December 26, 1899
Died April 10, 1960 (60 years old)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Acting Credits
37
Directed
Biography
Leopoldo Torres Ríos was an Argentine film director, one of the pioneers of Argentine cinema. He directed 37 films, between 1923 and 1959, including three silent films. He was characterized by his intimate gaze and his rejection of openly commercial films. He was also a photographer, tango lyricist and journalist. He was the father of the iconic film director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
